Jones Day White Collar Leader Expects Biden to Turn Up Heat

A Jones Day practice leader says the firm is gearing up for a renewed emphasis on a range of white-collar prosecutions under the Biden administration, and helping to prepare clients for a regulatory landscape that will be more “international and interconnected” than ever.

Ted Chung, chair of Jones Day’s investigations and white collar defense practice, said he expects some change in the focus of his group over the next four years, as Biden’s team begins to prioritize cases on issues such as civil rights, the environment, and workplace safety.

“We expect to see an uptick in enforcement activity that aligns ...